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1 Managing the Test Activities
35 Lessons-
Preview1 Managing the Test Activities
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Start1.1 The Test Process
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Start1.1.1 Test Planning Activities
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Start1.1.2 Test Monitoring and Control Activities
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Start1.1.3 Test Completion Activities
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Start1.2 The Context of Testing
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Start1.2.1 Test Stakeholders
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Start1.2.2 Importance of Stakeholders’ Knowledge in Test Management
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Preview1.2.3 Test Management in a Hybrid Software Development Model
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Start1.2.4 Test Management Activities for Various Software Development Lifecycle Mode
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Start1.2.5 Test Management Activities at Various Test Levels
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Start1.2.6 Test Management Activities for Different Test Types
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Start1.2.7 Test Management Activities to Plan, Monitor, and Control
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Start1.3 Risk-Based Testing
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Start1.3.1 Testing as a Risk Mitigation Activity
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Start1.3.2 Identification of Quality Risks
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Start1.3.3 Quality Risk Assessment
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Start1.3.4 Quality Risk Mitigation Through Appropriate Testing
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Start1.3.5 Techniques for Risk-Based Testing
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Start1.3.6 Success Metrics and Difficulties Associated with Risk-Based Testing
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Start1.4 The Project Test Strategy
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Start1.4.1 Choosing a Test Approach
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Start1.4.2 Analyzing the Org Test Strategy, Project Context and Other Aspects
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Start1.4.3 Definition of Test Objectives
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Start1.5 Improving the Test Process
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Start1.5.1 The Test Improvement Process (IDEAL)
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Start1.5.2 Model-Based Test Process Improvement
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Start1.5.3 Analytical-Based Test Process Improvement Approach
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Start1.5.4 Retrospectives
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Start1.6 Test Tools
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Start1.6.1 Good Practices for Tool Introduction
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Start1.6.2 Technical and Business Aspects for Tool Decisions
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Start1.6.3 Selection Process Considerations and Return on Investment Evaluation
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Preview1.6.4 Tool Lifecycle
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Start1.6.5 Tool Metrics
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2 Managing the Product
16 Lessons-
Start2 Managing the Product
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Start2.1 Test Metrics
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Start2.1.1 Metrics for Test Management Activities
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Start2.1.2 Monitoring, Control and Completion
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Start2.1.3 Test Reporting
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Start2.2 Test Estimation
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Start2.2.1 Estimating What Activities Testing Will Involve
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Start2.2.2 Factors Which May Influence Test Effort
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Start2.2.3 Selection of Test Estimation Techniques
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Start2.3 Defect Management
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Start2.3.1 Defect Lifecycle
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Start2.3.2 Cross-functional Defect Management
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Start2.3.3 Specifics of Defect Management in Agile Teams
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Start2.3.4 Defect Management Challenges in Hybrid Software Development
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Start2.3.5 Defect Report Information
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Start2.3.6 Defining Process Improvement Actions Using Defect Report Information
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3 Managing The Team
11 Lessons-
Start3 Managing The Team
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Start3.1 The Test Team
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Start3.1.1 Typical Skills within Four Areas of Competence
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Start3.1.2 Analyze Required Test Team Member Skills
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Start3.1.3 Assessing Test Team Member Skills
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Start3.1.4 Developing Test Team Member Skills
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Start3.1.5 Management Skills Required to Manage a Test Team
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Start3.1.6 Motivating or Demotivating Factors for a Test Team in Certain Situations
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Start3.2 Stakeholder Relationships
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Preview3.2.1 Cost of Quality
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Start3.2.2 Cost-benefit Relationship of Testing
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ISTQB Advanced Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 | Exam Ready
Master Advanced Test Management Skills and Get Exam‑Ready for ISTQB Test Management (CTAL‑TM) v3.0 Certification (2026)
Course Summary
Are you ready to take your software testing career to the next level? This comprehensive course is designed to fully prepare you for the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (CTAL-TM) v3.0 certification exam. Whether you are an experienced tester, QA lead, or aspiring test manager, this program equips you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to succeed.
What you’ll learn
• Master the ISTQB Advanced Test Management syllabus (v3.0) in a structured, exam-focused way.
• Understand test management principles, including planning, monitoring, and controlling test activities.
• Learn how to define and implement test strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Gain expertise in risk-based testing, defect management, and metrics-driven decision-making.
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• Develop leadership skills to manage teams and stakeholders effectively.
Course features
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• Downloadable resources and study materials.
• Lifetime access with updates aligned to ISTQB standards.
• Certificate of completion to showcase your achievement.
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Course Curriculum
Software Testing Mentor and RCV Academy
Manish Verma
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